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Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Chicago News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Chicago—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Chicago News Today is your…
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Beluga Whale Peekachu Passes After Rescue | Chicago News
Shedd Aquarium in Chicago mourns the sudden death of Peekachu, a 23-year-old beluga whale rescued from a Canadian marine park, just days after her arrival…
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Meta Settles $16.7B Privacy Lawsuit | Chicago News
Meta faces a potential $16.7 billion payout to settle a massive class-action lawsuit over years of secretly sharing user data with third-party apps without…
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Good Samaritan Shot at Gas Station | Chicago News
A heroic but fatal act of bravery in Brighton Park: a 36-year-old man, buying coffee and gas at Thornton’s, spotted masked gunmen outside and tried to warn…
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Kids in Court Need Fair Hearings | Chicago News
Senator Dick Durbin and fellow lawmakers are sounding the alarm over the Department of Justice’s use of massive, chaotic immigration court hearings for…
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Sleep Crisis: Why You’re Not Getting Enough | Chicago News
A new study reveals a shocking truth: most adults are chronically sleep-deprived, missing the recommended 7-9 hours and suffering from declining sleep quality…
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TWG’s Ponzi Defense Sparks Debate | Chicago News
A billionaire-backed firm, TWG, is under fire from the SEC for allegedly running a billion-dollar Ponzi scheme—where money from new investors supposedly paid…
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Meet Cute Offline | Chicago News
Caroline Suttlehan’s quirky Logan Square social experiment is sparking real connections—she’s met six people in person from just 28 survey responses, turning…
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Meta Settles for $17B on Teen Safety | Chicago News
Meta Platforms is paying $17 billion to 47 states to settle a landmark lawsuit accusing it of addicting teens and violating child privacy — a deal that could…
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Football, Grief, and Legacy | Chicago News
Zenon Reyes, a fierce linebacker and team captain at Round Lake High, channels his grief over losing his mother to COVID-19 into the gridiron, using football…
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Shooting on Jackson Boulevard | Chicago News
Shooting on Jackson Boulevard | Chicago News
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AI Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms | Chicago News
A groundbreaking new AI model can predict Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms appear by analyzing subtle brain changes in MRIs, opening the door to early…
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AI Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms | Chicago News
A groundbreaking new AI model can predict Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms appear by analyzing subtle brain changes in MRIs, opening the door to early…
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Meta Settles Teen Social Media Lawsuit | Chicago News
Meta just agreed to a $16 billion settlement to resolve a landmark teen social media addiction trial, with California getting over $2 billion alone. The deal…
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Meta Pays $170M to Fix Kids' Safety | Chicago News
Meta just agreed to pay $170 million to 47 states to settle lawsuits accusing it of designing addictive social media platforms that harm teens’ mental health…
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Bridgeview Crash Closes Key Intersection | Chicago News
A brutal 4 AM crash at the busy intersection of 71st Street and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview sent a work van flipping onto its side after colliding with a…
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Ocean Plastic Waste Doubles | Chicago News
New research reveals ocean plastic waste is twice as high as previously thought—now estimated at 22 million metric tons. Scientists used satellite data and…
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Chicago Real Estate Settles Voucher Discrimination Case | Chicago News
A Chicago real estate firm has settled a landmark housing discrimination lawsuit after being caught systematically ignoring or rejecting applicants who used…
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Portage Park Bike Lanes Get Major Upgrade | Chicago News
Portage Park is getting a major bike lane upgrade after two tragic cyclist deaths on Long Avenue spurred city action. Four key sections are now approved, with…
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Father Pfleger Cleared to Return | Chicago News
Father Michael Pfleger is back at Saint Sabina Church after being cleared by the Chicago Archdiocese — a major victory after five previous accusations, all…
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Insurance Shifts, Police Probe, and Election Security | Chicago News
Blue Cross Blue Shield’s new “downcoding” policy is slashing payments to mental health providers, threatening access to care as small practices struggle to…
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The End of an Era in Social Media | Chicago News
Big tech just shut down its once-popular social media app — a move that’s sparked nostalgia and shock among millions who built communities there. Launched in…
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Two Captains, One Mission to Win | Chicago News
Two future engineers and two-way football stars are leading Bishop Noll’s charge to end a 17-year losing streak—Samuel Rosas and Jeremiah Alford, lifelong…
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Van vs Semi Crash Leaves 7 Hurt | Chicago News
A brutal early-morning crash in Bridgeview sent seven people to the hospital after a white van collided with a semi-truck at the intersection of Harlem Avenue…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On Stage | Chicago News
A heartbreaking twist unfolded at a UK performance of “9 to 5: The Musical” — the actress portraying Dolly Parton had to break the news to the audience that…
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Flash Floods Ravage Northern Nepal | Chicago News
Flash floods in northern Nepal have unleashed chaos, claiming at least 22 lives and leaving over 380 people missing after a landslide triggered by an…
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Evanston’s New Retail Incubator Launches | Chicago News
Evanston is launching its first retail incubator, Space to Place, this fall to help local entrepreneurs turn ideas into brick-and-mortar businesses—offering…
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Brown Sugar Bakery Under Attack Again | Chicago News
Brown Sugar Bakery on 75th Street is under siege again—this time, thieves smashed the front window and stole the cash register in a pre-dawn raid. It’s the…
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Poilevey Bros Bring French Rotisserie to Bucktown | Chicago News
The Poilevey brothers—behind Le Bouchon and Obelix—are back with Chez Poulet, a French-inspired rotisserie chicken spot in Bucktown, turning their old Taqueria…
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Studio Oakley’s Logan Square Housing Push | Chicago News
Studio Oakley is rolling out two major new developments in Logan Square this summer, aiming to tackle Chicago’s housing crunch with a mix of market-rate and…
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Chicago’s Recycled Puppet Park Magic | Chicago News
Chicago’s parks are getting a wild, whimsical upgrade with a free puppet show blending recycled art and sturgeon-themed magic—yes, really. Kerfuffle and Rabbit…
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Lisa Says Gah! Pop-Up in Chicago | Chicago News
Lisa Says Gah! is popping up in Chicago’s Wicker Park for five days, bringing exclusive local merch and fresh fall styles—don’t miss your chance to grab iconic…
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All Students Back Under One Roof | Chicago News
For the first time in five years, St. Walter-St. Benedict Elementary School has brought all students under one roof—thanks to major renovations at the Morgan…
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Chicago Schools Rehire Teachers Amid Funding Crisis | Chicago News
Chicago Public Schools is bringing back over 300 laid-off educators as a win for teachers and the union, but the district’s survival still hinges on securing…
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Uncle John's BBQ Expands to Wrigleyville | Chicago News
Uncle John’s BBQ just dropped a new North Side spot right by Wrigley Field—bringing its legendary smoked meats, rib tips, and hot links to Addison Street…
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Cam Brown Leads Huskies to State Glory | Chicago News
Cam Brown, Naperville North’s newly crowned captain and Wisconsin-Platteville commit, is leading by example as the Huskies aim to defend their state title with…
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Rankings Shake Up Early Season | Chicago News
Lincoln-Way East just vaulted to 1 after a huge win over Brother Rice, while Mount Carmel tumbled after a loss and QB injury. Batavia stays at 2, but the…
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Measles Case Sparks Outbreak Concerns | Chicago News
Measles is back in Kane County — a confirmed case in an unvaccinated person could mean trouble, with potential exposures at Kaneland High School and a South…
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Theta and Gamma Waves Unlock Better Learning | Chicago News
New research reveals how theta and gamma brain waves sync up to supercharge learning—think of them as a DJ’s beat and melody working in perfect harmony to make…
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Weight-Loss Drug Blocked by Judge | Chicago News
A federal judge has halted the sale of a popular weight-loss drug over serious safety concerns, throwing a major wrench in its rollout and sending shockwaves…
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Chicago Sky Ban Enes Kanter Freedom | Chicago News
Chicago Sky just banned Enes Kanter Freedom from home games after he was ejected for confrontation with Natasha Cloud over a shirt promoting gender identity —…
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Power Restored But Cleanup Looms | Chicago News
Power’s mostly back for 99% of Northwest Indiana after last month’s brutal storms, but the real work is just beginning. While NIPSCO hit its goal of restoring…
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Johnny Plummer’s Fight for Justice | Chicago News
Johnny Plummer, a 15-year-old wrongfully convicted in 1991 after claiming police beat him into confessing to a murder he didn’t commit, is back in court…
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Mya Donnelly Leads Comeback Win | Chicago News
Lincoln-Way Central’s girls volleyball team stunned Chicago Christian with a gritty comeback win, led by junior Mya Donnelly’s 11 kills and fearless…
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From Nervous Start to Game-Changing Star | Chicago News
From fumbling his first snap to throwing for a TD and rushing for three more, Dardan Nreci turned his nerves into dominance, leading Reavis to a 53-point win…
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Hadley Engler Makes Immediate Impact | Chicago News
Hadley Engler is making an instant splash back home at Oswego High School, dominating the volleyball court as a sophomore middle hitter in their season opener…
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One Player, Ten Roles, One Game | Chicago News
Daivon Douglas just made his football debut and turned heads with a 270-yard, multi-position explosion—rushing, catching, tackling, punting, and even…
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Lopez’s Game-Winning Goal Turns Tide | Chicago News
In a thrilling overtime victory, junior Felip Lopez scored his first-ever career goal — and the game-winner — for Marist High School in their season opener at…
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Deportation, Data Centers, and Human Cost | Chicago News
A U.S. deportation of Asif Amin Cheema—someone who built a life here over years—has shattered his family and ignited fierce debate over immigration fairness…
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Rolling Meadows Cameras Under Fire | Chicago News
Rolling Meadows is under fire for its ten Flock cameras—installed last year to track cars and plates—amid growing privacy concerns. While police say the tech…
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Northwestern’s African Studies Retreat | Chicago News
Northwestern University is quietly dismantling its pioneering African studies program — the first of its kind in the U.S., founded in 1948 to center Africa’s…
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Caleb Williams Needs Sharper Reads | Chicago News
Coach Ben Johnson is pushing quarterback Caleb Williams to rise above the hype and deliver consistent, sharp play—especially in high-pressure two-minute…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On | Chicago News
Fans are flocking to a growing memorial outside a Dolly Parton mural in Chicago’s Edgewater, honoring the beloved singer, actress, and philanthropist who…
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Chicago State Launches First Football Team | Chicago News
Chicago State University is roaring back onto the national scene with its first-ever football team hitting the field this fall — a bold, high-stakes gamble…
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Chicago’s O’Hare Express Finally Greenlit | Chicago News
Chicago’s long-awaited O’Hare Express train is finally getting off the drawing board after city council approval and a $2 billion funding boost—set to slash…
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Three Men Shot on Chicago Street | Chicago News
Three Men Shot on Chicago Street | Chicago News
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Riverward Expands Riverfront Townhomes | Chicago News
Riverward’s Chicago riverfront townhome project is exploding in popularity, with a major second phase set to launch—adding dozens of coveted river-view units…
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Blue Cross Downcoding Threatens Mental Health Access | Chicago News
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois just slashed payments to doctors—starting July 1—with a policy called “downcoding” that’s hitting mental health providers…
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Doctors in Gaza Amid Crisis | Chicago News
A gripping new documentary, “American Doctor,” unveils the harrowing realities faced by U.S. physicians on the frontlines of Gaza’s humanitarian crisis…
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Adolescent Salvation: Dark, Real, Unforgettable | Chicago News
Step into the chaotic, raw world of a 15-year-old girl’s bedroom—literally, as you walk through her closet to get your seat. “Adolescent Salvation” at Theater…
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Chicago’s O’Hare Express Train Back On Track | Chicago News
Chicago’s long-awaited direct express train to O’Hare is back on the table—with renewed momentum, a smarter route tied to existing Metra lines, and big hopes…